I think its interesting to think that Raskolnikov has the devil and angel sitting at his shoulders because I think he is constantly stuck in between. Even thought he planned out the murders and knew what he was doing, I don’ t think anyone could have prepared him for the guilt, no matter what he is trying to prove. He seems like he puts himself in situations to get caught, but like you said he is paranoid that someone will find out. Maybe not because he is crazy therefore carless with his words yet overthinks his actions. Perhaps being caught would mean he failed in a sense that he was not good enough to get away with murder. Despite the guilt, he still goes back and tries to justify his actions to himself that the old woman was not important to society.
I think everyone that he encounters, like the woman who jumped off a bridge, shows a little more and more insight to Raskolnikov’s character. The artisan does in a way represent Raskolnikov’s guilt. Confessing would release a huge weight from his shoulders and he wouldn't have to fear begin chased or having to retrace his footsteps. Being proud for murder is a sickening idea but Raskolnikov shows many signs of it. I don’t think he sees his crime as something bad that happened because he believes he rid society of a worthless member. I did not initially think that the artisan could also represent the praise Raskolnikov may be looking for, but I think unconsciously Raskolnikov is looking for admiration.
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